In this episode of Don’t Eat Poop!, our hosts Matt and Francine are sharing some food safety tips for safe holiday cooking.

There are a lot of holiday parties this time of year, and you don't want to spend most of the time on your knees in the bathroom with your head over the toilet.

So, tune in to learn how to protect yourself, your family, and your friends from foodborne illnesses this holiday season.

In this episode:

💩 [01:29] The need for food safety around the holidays

💩 [02:08] A career created out of vomit and diarrhea

💩 [03:28] The evolution of food safety training

💩 [12:59] The importance of being safe when cooking for others

💩 [16:23] How to not kill your loved ones during the holidays

💩 [17:13] Step 1: Clean and sanitize your kitchen

💩 [20:45] One thing you must not do

💩 [21:35] Step 2: Separate to avoid cross-contamination

💩 [25:27] Step 3: Use a thermometer to cook meat and poultry

💩 [25:57] How to calibrate your thermometer

💩 [27:00] How to thaw your turkey safely

💩 [28:07] Step 4: Storing, refrigerating, and reheating food guidelines

💩 [31:23] Quick reminder for happy holidays

Disclaimer: Episode title and content do not constitute legal or health advice.

Resources from this episode

To learn more about the woman who tried to kill her ex’s family with Beef Wellington, catch up with Episode 38 | Don’t Cook Salmon in the Dishwasher!

Noteworthy quotes from this episode

“Most people don't know about food safety. I think people know on the periphery about food safety, but most people think what they do is safe in their kitchen. A lot of that is not safe.” – Matthew Regusci

“ When you're with your extended family, you never know what type of immune system they really have. They could have cancer and not be telling you that they have cancer. So, we always need to be conscientious about their immune systems. So, it's important that we take all the precautions that we would take as if we worked in a restaurant.” – Francine L Shaw

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